meretricious — apparently attractive but having no real value; relating to or characteristic of prostitutes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: apparently attractive but having no real value; relating to or characteristic of prostitutes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmerɪˈtrɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 겉보기에는 매력적이지만 실제로는 가치가 없는; 천박한, 야한
Korean pronunciation: 메리**트리**셔스
Example Sentences
- The influencer's meretricious lifestyle posts hide her mounting debt.
- The restaurant's meretricious gold decorations couldn't mask the terrible food.
- The casino's meretricious neon lights attracted tourists like moths to a flame.
meretricious
ADJECTIVE//ˌmerɪˈtrɪʃəs//
apparently attractive but having no real value; relating to or characteristic of prostitutes
a smooth-talking vendor holds up a shiny golden necklace that sparkles dramatically under the sunlight. He gestures enthusiastically while a curious customer reaches for her wallet, clearly impressed by its appearance. The necklace suddenly tarnishes and turns green in the customer's hands as she examines it closely. Her excited expression quickly changes to disappointment and frustration as she realizes it's fake. Other shoppers nearby shake their heads knowingly, having seen this happen before. The vendor looks away awkwardly as his deception is exposed. something apparently attractive but having no real value
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Origin
From Latin meretricius, meaning 'of or relating to prostitutes,' derived from meretrix (prostitute). In ancient Rome, prostitutes adorned themselves with flashy decorations that were superficially attractive but lacked substance, giving rise to the modern meaning of 'superficially attractive but worthless.'
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“The influencer's meretricious lifestyle posts hide her mounting debt.”
“The restaurant's meretricious gold decorations couldn't mask the terrible food.”
“The casino's meretricious neon lights attracted tourists like moths to a flame.”
“His meretricious pickup lines were as effective as a chocolate teapot.”
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